Montana Tree Farm Program
In Montana
- There are over 600 Tree Farms covering more than 237,000 acres of forest land.
- Non-industrial private land accounts for 23% of Montana's forested area, covering 4.6 million acres.
- From 2010 to 2014, an average of 78 million board feet of timber was harvested annually from non-industrial private forest land.
- Montana Tree Farms conserve important endangered species habitat, protect municipal water supplies, and provide recreational opportunities.
In the United States
- There are 9.9 million private ownerships with 390 million acres of forest land, which represents nearly 60% of all forested land in the USA.
- Tree Farms promote public support and understanding of sustainable forestry by displaying Tree Farm signs, hosting educational programs, engaging in public advocacy, and creating a living example of conservation on working lands.
News
Articles of Interest: Life After Death by Ellen Horowitz
Upcoming Events & Classes
International Owl Center
Learn MoreAwards
2023 Award Winners
Tree Farm of the Year: Jerry Akin
Logger of the Year: Neil Pluid
Educator of the Year: Tye Sundt
Inspector of the Year: Marvin (Ed) Levert
Mary Naegeli Memorial Scholarship: Maida Knapton
Learn MoreSponsors
Montana Tree Farm depends on financial and in-kind support from many organizations and businesses. Learn more about our sponsors here.
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Check out our Tree Farms: O'Neil Family Tree Farm 75 Years Tree Farm Story Here
Learn MoreMembership
Learn about the benefits of membership and pay your annual membership contribution here.
Learn MoreResources
Are you looking for information to help you better care for your forest land? We've got you covered. Browse our resources to find out about insect and disease management, forest practices laws, best management practices, and more.
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